Flannel and Folderol

Flannel

Flannel noun - Language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense.
Usage example: the first serious book about the British royal family that wasn't just flannel

Folderol and flannel are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Folderol" instead a noun "Flannel".

Nearby Words: flannelette, flannelled

Folderol

Folderol noun - Language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense.
Usage example: wanted a dignified, simple wedding and not the folderol that the wedding planner was trying to foist on them

Flannel and folderol are semantically related. (British) Sometimes you can use "Flannel" instead a noun "Folderol".
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